Queen of Hearts Fitness

Wanting more than your average gym offers? Feeling isolated in your headphones? Looking to feel comfortable in your own skin while working towards a healthier lifestyle? Come join the Queens!

Queen of Hearts Fitness is Tallahassee's premier group fitness studio, offering a variety of unique classes including dance cardio, flexibility, strength training, and our specialty, pole fitness. We welcome students of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels to join us in celebrating the Queen within! At our studio, we are committed to helping YOU feel strong, confident, and beautiful, both inside and out!
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Group Fitness Classes

There are no limits to what you can achieve, and our Queen Team is here to help you reach your goals! Whether you want to be able to do 10 push ups or lose 10 pounds, our variety of fun classes, suitable for all fitness levels, will help you improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and self-confidence. Our classes are listed in the following categories: Cardio & Dance Fitness, Strength & Toning, and Flexibility. We understand that each Queen enjoys a unique fitness journey, so remember to listen to your body, and if you need help deciding what classes will work best for you and your goals, don't hesitate to contact us!

*Classes subject to change depending on demand and instructor availability.

CARDIO & DANCE FITNESS

• Chair Dance – Chair Dance is a routine-based class that is both fun and challenging. In this class you will learn chair dance basics that will help improve your core strength and coordination! If you dare, bring a pair of heels to wear as you learn the hottest dance moves that will surely impress your friends! No dance experience needed!

• Floor and Flow – Ever feel like you need to work on your floor work and dance flow? This is the perfect class for you! Depending on the instructor, you will experience different styles of dance flow and transitions on the floor. Whether the dance sequence is contemporary, rock & roll-based, sensual and slow, or any other style, come prepared to learn dance moves that help your flow! (Knee pads, socks/heels, and/or legwarmers suggested. Available for purchase at the studio.)

• Kickboxing - Jab, cross, hook, uppercut, and kick! Sculpt your arms and tone your legs in this power-packed class filled with different moves to help build your speed, coordination, and stamina. As you become familiar with the moves, you will be able to add more power to your punch and shed the calories through this fun cardio class. Get ready to experience an energetic workout like no other!

• MixxedFit - MixxedFit® is a people-inspired dance fitness program that is a mix of explosive dancing and boot camp toning. Everything about this dance fitness program can be described as explosive – all of the movements are always big, exaggerated, full-out, and your very best! Come dance to the hottest hits that will you get sweating in no time!

• Nia Move IT - An exhilarating 60-minute cardiovascular conditioning class based on the science of hybrid interval training. You’ll shift from one move to the next every 60 seconds, progressively moving through all Nia Technique 52 Moves. The 52 Moves originate from diverse modalities spanning Dance Arts, Martial Arts and Healing Arts; they are designed to bring conditioning to every body part, muscle group and joint. Move IT classes are distinguished by somatic coaching & sequential intervals that isolate and integrate Nia movements, and choreography designed to deliver 4 types of conditioning: aerobic, anaerobic, reflexive and voluntary.

• Stiletto Sculpt - If you didn’t think workouts could be fun and sexy, give this class a try! You can throw on a comfortable pair of heels to give the calves a little extra work, or come barefoot. We will be using various equipment to sculpt and shape those arms and legs including a chair, free weights, and your own body weight mixed with slow and controlled body rolls and hip circles!

• Werk & Twerk – Didn’t think you could twerk? Come learn all the twerk techniques in this class as we break it down for you step by step. The first part of class teaches the basic movements of using your core to throw that booty back, then advances to a variety of twerk moves. The second half is a fat-blasting cardio workout that uses a combination of fun dance moves and vigorous plyometric exercises to energize your body!

• Vixen Workout – Vixen Workout is a hip-hop cardio class that is inspired by moves performed by your favorite artists! Experience a dance workout unlike any other where we can let loose, forget responsibilities, and channel our inner diva in a judgment-free zone. This is not only a complete work out for your body, but also for your mind and soul too. No experience needed! Check out the hash tag #vixenarmy on Instagram to see how many women are inspired by this movement!

• Zumba (Twerk Out) – This is not your average Zumba class! You’ve got your basic moves from Werk & Twerk, now get ready to turn it up in this high-intensity dance class! Shake those hips and shimmy those shoulders to your favorite hip hop jams! The more you come to this class, the more you start to become familiar with the routines, and you will definitely be able to leave with some sexy new moves that you can take outside of class.

STRENGTH & TONING

• Booty Ballet - In this class, you will use a dynamic fusion of ballet conditioning and various yoga movements to tighten, tone, and lean out your muscles. The combinations performed in this class are great for sculpting the booty and strengthening your core, so come prepared to energize your body with some great exercises!

• Circuit Challenge – Achieve your fitness goals and maintain your results with this Circuit Challenge class! Circuit training is a form of body conditioning and resistance training using high-intensity aerobics. As you pass through each “station” throughout the class, you will be getting a full body workout while building strength and improving muscular endurance.

• Core & More – It only takes a few minutes to get the abs burning and to tighten the tummy! These killer ab exercises will help you feel stronger and improve your posture. Pair this class with an intense cardio class, and soon those abs will be sculpted with precision!

• HIIT – High-intensity interval training is the most efficient way to burn fat in the shortest amount of time. Give 110% in each quick interval followed by a short recovery period to get the maximum calorie burn that will keep your metabolism up for hours after your workout!

• Kickboxing - Jab, cross, hook, uppercut, and kick! Sculpt your arms and tone your legs in this power-packed class filled with different moves to help build your speed, coordination, and stamina. As you become familiar with the moves, you will be able to add more power to your punch and shed the calories through this fun cardio class. Get ready to experience an energetic workout like no other!

•Stiletto Sculpt - If you didn’t think workouts could be fun and sexy, give this class a try! You can throw on a comfortable pair of heels to give the calves a little extra work, or come barefoot. We will be using various equipment to sculpt and shape those arms and legs including a chair, free weights, and your own body weight mixed with slow and controlled body rolls and hip circles!

• Total Body Sculpt – Tone up your whole body in this full-body strength conditioning class! Using various pieces of equipment and weights, you can build muscle while burning calories. Whether you want to build up those biceps, round out the booty, or chisel your abs, this class has the right moves for an all over body tone workout.

• Booty Ballet - In this class you will use a dynamic fusion of ballet conditioning and various yoga movements to tighten, tone, and lean out those muscles. The combinations performed in this class are great for sculpting the booty and strengthening your core, so come prepared to energize your body with some great exercises!

• Fit & Flexy - If you’re working towards more flexibility, this is the class for you! This class involves warming up the muscles thoroughly before progressing to dynamic and active stretching. With a combination of fluid movements and engaging poses, this class can help you push past any limits, especially if you are looking to improve your splits or back bends.

• Pilates - Pilates is a class designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, posture, and mental awareness. Strengthen and lengthen yourself all around through a series of exercises to give you lean lines and toned muscles!

• PiYo - PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. We will crank up the speed to deliver a true fat-burning, low-impact workout that leaves your body looking long, lean, and incredibly defined!

• Stretch & Flow (Yoga) - Feeling tense? Come unwind with this widely-practiced discipline that focuses on breath control to help relax your muscles and gives you a peace of mind. Through a series of challenging poses, expect to improve your flexibility while working toward tone, lean muscles.

Pole Classes

No more boring workouts; let's have some FUN! Pole classes offer full-body strength conditioning while also improving flexibility and gaining confidence! Anyone can rock the pole – NO experience required! Our pole instructors will teach you everything you need to know, from the ground up. You'll be surprised at what your body is capable of when you put your mind to it! Our studio is home to a team of amazing Queens who are here to encourage and cheer you along your pole journey. Start today with Intro to Pole!

Our Pole Program:

Our pole curriculum begins with Intro to Pole, a class that must be taken 1-3 times by pole beginners, or until they feel ready to go to Level 1. Levels 1 and 2 are eight-week sessions where students will learn a routine in class. Then they have the opportunity to perform and graduate into the next level. On average, students stay in a level for 2-4 cycles. In Levels 3 and 4, students will create and perform their own routines to advance; Level 5 is the ultimate level where the learning never ends!

*If you’re visiting from out of town, please call to discuss the appropriate level to join in!

*Although our group fitness classes welcome anyone who wants to unleash their inner Queen, please note that pole classes are women only unless marked “co-ed” on the schedule.

Intro to Pole

New to pole fitness before? This is the class for you! Students will learn the fundamentals of pole fitness – from walking around the pole to trying basic spins and floor work. This class is mandatory for all pole beginners and can be taken as many times as needed to feel comfortable. We suggest 1-3 times.

Pole Level 1

In Pole Level 1, students will learn beginner spins paired with fun, sexy dance moves and transitions. As students master climbing the pole, they will also be building the strength and techniques needed to advance to the next level. Once you’ve finished your first routine, you will be ready for the next challenge!

Pole Level 2

As students continue to learn additional spins and transitions, it’s also time to step it up – upside-down, that is! This class features upper-body and core exercises to strengthen arms – all while inverted! Students will also learn a stamina-building routine in preparation for Pole Level 3.

Pole Level 3: Foundations

If you’re just starting Pole Level 3, this will be a great class for you; we will drill the fundamental moves that are essential to becoming a stronger pole dancer! These moves include controlled inverts, shoulder mounts, and leg hangs. We encouraging taking this class along with the Level 3 Tricks and Flow.

Pole Level 3: Tricks

Having mastered the basic invert and spins, students begin to learn upside down tricks and other power moves in Pole Level 3: Tricks. Practice, practice, practice! This class allows students to focus on perfecting tricks and learning how to put them in a combo while receiving an intense upper body and core workout.

Pole Level 3: Flow

In Pole Level 3: Flow, students will incorporate their newly-acquired tricks and spins into a routine with combos, transitions, and floor work. Routines will focus on gracefully sequencing consecutive movements. After practicing different flow sequences, students can begin to creatively think of their own routines.

Pole Level 4: Tricks

Pole Level 4: Tricks will build upon previously-established skills while learning even higher-level tricks, transitions, and spins. By now, you are ready to kick it up a notch! Some of our key moves will include the jade split (featured in photo) and utilize the strength and flexibility that you’ve built up from your journey in pole.

Pole Level 4: Flow

In Pole Level 4: Flow, students will combine all of their tricks and movements into beautiful, flowing dances. Students are encouraged to explore their inner creativity by incorporating various forms of dance, transitions, and floor work into their unique routines.

Pole Level 5

You’ve made it this far and it’s time to start exploring how challenging pole can really be! Muscling into handsprings on the pole, dropping from one trick to the next–whatever you can imagine, it can be done (with a lot of practice and conditioning)! The challenges of pole are never-ending!

Booty Ballet

Using the pole as a stabilizer, you’ll work on sculpting your body through a dynamic fusion of strength exercises and ballet conditioning that will also promote increased flexibility. The basic conditioning moves in this class are a great supplement to our beginning level pole classes.

Pole Cardio

Looking to condition yourself for pole tricks while also getting that cardio in? Join us in this class! We will perform basic pole conditioning moves such as climbing and fan kicks as well as different exercises to strengthen and tone the lower body. Intro to Pole is required before attending this class.

FAQs.

For the group fitness classes, please wear comfortable workout clothing and tennis shoes. Some classes are barefoot. Bring a yoga mat for any flexibility & toning classes, a water bottle, and a towel if you glisten! For pole classes, please wear spandex shorts (regular workout shorts will work for beginner levels), a tank top, a sports bra, and bare feet. We also have a selection of specific pole-wear clothing at available for purchase at the studio. As class levels advance and tricks become more difficult, more skin exposure is recommended in order to grip the pole. Undergarments are NOT acceptable workout gear. Sweatpants, jackets, and leg warmers/socks are recommended for warming up or floor work. DO NOT WEAR LOTION, OILS OR JEWELRY! Slippery skin can cause injury. Pole towels are provided.

NO! Absolutely not! Pole is an activity that women of any age, shape, height, or size can try. Students begin in the Intro to Pole class to learn the fundamentals of pole and will advance only when they feel comfortable.

Many students experience sweaty hands when learning pole due to nerves, excitement, or exertion. As you continue practicing, you will build the strength in your hands needed for gripping the pole. We also provide a selection of grip aids available for purchase at the front desk. If you skin is dry, a tacky or moisturizing grip will work better, but if you have sweaty hands, an antiperspirant will help tremendously (Tite Grip/Dry Hands).

Yes! Download the MindBody Connect app and find our studio name. From here, you can easily sign up for classes. If you’re having troubles logging on, please make sure you have logged in on a computer first to agree to any terms. Please note that the app is for your convenience, but the most accurate schedule will always be viewed from the MindBody web page.

We recommend reserving your spot a head of time as pole classes tend to fill up quickly and group fitness classes may be cancelled if 0 people are signed up, but yes, you can drop in on classes that still have spaces available; we recommend arriving 10 minutes early to take care of any paperwork/payment.

Sign up closes for evening main room classes 3 hours prior (12 hours for morning classes). As long as there is someone signed up for the class, you may drop in; otherwise the class is cancelled. Pole classes require prerequisites to sign up for the levels. If you’ve graduated into the next level, please let the front desk know that you need to be cleared to sign up.

Class sign up opens at midnight each day for up to 10 days out. If you’re having troubles getting into a pole class, you may let the front desk know and they can sign you up for classes beyond the 10 days.

Queen Team

Queens grow indefinitely. We are empowered to never stop learning and to overcome the challenges that face us both physically and mentally. Queens support queens. We accept that everyone has a unique journey, in mind and body, and we are here with an open mind to provide encouragement and community. Queens rule their world. We feel stronger and more confident through dance and fitness, and collectively, we can make a positive impact in the world through embracing self-love and individual beauty.

Hsiang [Shy-ing]

Owner, Instructor

Hsiang believes in inspiring self-love through dance and fitness. With no formal training in dance or gymnastics, she built her strength and grace through her passion of pole. She won the title of 2012 Florida Pole Fitness Champion and has competed in the U.S. National Pole Championships. Hsiang enjoys helping students achieve what they thought they could never do and helping them become stronger and more confident through their fitness journey.

Alexis

Instructor

Alexis has always been fascinated with dance and has been passionate about pole fitness for many years. She believes pole is a movement of empowerment that brings out inner confidence and instills an ethic of taking care of oneself while setting goals to continuously grow and improve. Alexis has an encouraging teaching style, and she believes you can do anything you set your mind to!

Amanda

Instructor

Amanda works as a scientist for a dimensional analysis software company and conducts research at The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. She enjoys weightlifting and pole fitness; she won 2nd place in her division at the 2014 Southeast Aerial Art Championships and was a finalist in the professional division at the 2015 Florida Pole Fitness Championship. Amanda is passionate about advancing her technique and sharing her expertise through teaching.

Anna

Instructor

Anna tried her first yoga class on a whim, not having any idea how profoundly it would impact her life. Years later, she decided it was time to share this life-changing practice with others and completed a Yoga Alliance 200-hour teacher training. Anna is also now certified to teach in multiple formats including Pilates, strength conditioning, and pole. Her positive training approach leaves her students feeling confident and accomplished after classes.

Brandy

Instructor

Brandy, aka “Juicey” of Juicey Fitness, is a certified Zumba and Dance Fitness instructor from Florida A&M University. She has danced and modeled professionally and has always been naturally curvy. As a mother of two, Brandy knows the struggle of staying fit and healthy. Her goal is to help her students improve their health (and their curves!) while having a great time!

Cassie

Instructor

Cassie has a master’s degree in School Counseling, but discovered her passion for fitness after finishing the Insanity DVD workout program. Insanity changed her life physically, mentally, and emotionally, and now she is a Certified Insanity and PiYo Instructor. Cassie is also a Beachbody Coach that provides online support and accountability throughout people’s fitness journeys.

Emily

Performance Director, Instructor

Emily has been dancing since she was three years old and is trained in modern, jazz, contemporary, Broadway, pole, chair, and classical ballet. She developed a passion for fitness after completing P90X, and went on to get her fitness certification in hopes to share her love of dance and fitness with others. Her goal is to help other women find a passion for working out and living a healthy lifestyle.

Hannah

Instructor

Hannah is an AFAA certified instructor and enjoys teaching anything from Total Body Sculpt to more creative classes that allow her to incorporate her previous dance training experience. She personally understands the struggle with body image, but through weight lifting and working out, she has developed self-confidence and strength both inside and out; now she enjoys helping other Queens find their confidence and love their bodies!

Jaqui

Instructor

Jaqui started pole fitness in 2011 and fell in love with the challenge that came with it. In her classes, she shares her excitement of pole by helping women realize that they can do so much more than they give themselves credit for. She strives to accentuate every woman’s maximum potential. When Jaqui is not teaching pole, she enjoys playing soccer and reading; she is also studying to obtain her Masters in Criminology and Social Work at FSU.

Kallie

Instructor

Kallie started pole lessons in 2013 and instantly became addicted to the way it made a workout fun and exciting, while making you stronger and more confident at the same time. She now loves sharing her passion for pole with other women to show them just how amazing each one of them truly is. Kallie spends her time enjoying yoga, Pilates, mountain biking, and studying to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Kristi

Instructor

When Kristi realized her passion for health and fitness, she pursued certifications in ZUMBA, PiYO, R.I.P.P.E.D, Personal Training, and Group Fitness. She also received her certification as a Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Now as a Beachbody Coach, Kristi continues to help women discover the strength they hold within. Her high energy classes never stop motivating women to become the best versions of themselves.

Leah

Instructor

Leah started yoga about six years ago, and her passion for practice led her to become a RYT-200 certified instructor through Yoga Alliance. Leah believes that anyone can do yoga and loves teaching classes for all levels and body types. She enjoys seeing the excitement her students have when they accomplish a new posture that they never thought was possible for them. It’s all about reaching past your limits!

Sara

Instructor

Sara has been passionate about dance since she was about 3 years old. She always felt like dance was her way of empowering herself and others. She believes everyone deserves to let loose and be inspired. Through the Vixen Workout, she wants to share the message that no one body is better than any other body, and all bodies are able and beautiful. Sara’s empowering workout class and encouraging words will help anyone feel more confident!

Valerie

Instructor

Valerie discovered Nia while living in Honolulu, HI in early 2011. She has trained in Australia, New York, Baltimore and Nia Headquarters in Portland, OR. Valerie believes every single person on earth should experience movement as medicine, and she supports people in realizing their potential by using feel-good motivation. Her classes have been described as: inspiring, therapeutic, creative, energetic and empowering!

Xavier

Instructor

Xavier is a graduate from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Sociology of Aging and Health. With years of experience in sports training, Xavier is able to share his knowledge to help individuals pursue their own fitness goals through his circuit challenge classes. Students leave his classes feeling like they had a great workout and feeling motivated to come back.